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Hey Guys.
Might be flamed for this, but at this point in time I don´t really care.
Im SO tired of this 1.6 even after the small update and the rooting, im tired of not being able to install programs not supporting 1.6 anymore, tired of not being able to update programs for the same reason.
Tired of not having things like Live wallpaper etc.
When is the 2.1 update comming, and why is it not 2.1, SE is so slow.
The X10 is probarbly the only phone on the marked STILL running 1.6 i mean WTF.
im selling my X10 and getting the HTC Desire, will throw the 2.2 on it, and im sure it will make me more happy
How is it with other X10 users ?
just go ahead. im happy with X10 and waiting for upgrade to 2.1 in my opinion, Desire is too ugly to hold. everyone has different perception of a cellphone. so it is meaningless to ask for others' comment.
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I wish you all the best and hope you find true happiness.
I guess you haven't been watching the dev forum soooo peace.
You should own what makes you happy. I am frustrated too for SE slowness with updating but nothing out there is as sweet as X10 in looks, comfort, and sexiness to my taste. Not even close. So, I am happy to be stuck with this beast.
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well, in my opinion, somehow it will be your loss.
1.surely, you'll be missing some features of x10 like the 4" screen that SE have and the 8MP camera.
2. Not all likes to have a live wallpaper (put your picture as a wallpaper they'll know and wonder why you're still aLIVE. KIDDING)
3. there's still loads of good apps that you can download for SE (1.6).
I'm telling you aside from being much faster due to rom (and update available if you want to include) SE looks better.
iom_jack said:
well, in my opinion, somehow it will be your loss.
1.surely, you'll be missing some features of x10 like the 4" screen that SE have and the 8MP camera.
2. Not all likes to have a live wallpaper (put your picture as a wallpaper they'll know and wonder why you're still aLIVE. KIDDING)
3. there's still loads of good apps that you can download for SE (1.6).
I'm telling you aside from being much faster due to rom (and update available if you want to include) SE looks better.
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I Can´t agree with you more m8, the X10 is by far one of the best looking phones out there.
I think the saying goes, Newer Judge A Book By It´s Cover
torzo said:
Tired of not having things like Live wallpaper etc.
When is the 2.1 update comming, and why is it not 2.1, SE is so slow.
The X10 is probarbly the only phone on the marked STILL running 1.6 i mean WTF.
How is it with other X10 users ?
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I can't be bothered to look it up, but...
1) Live wallpaper? Really? That's what you're upset about?
2) I don't think SE has announced several times, on multiple websites and press releases that 2.1 is coming Q3 (around September). They haven't announced it at all.
3) When the X10 was released, several phones were on the market with 2.1. Yet, you knowingly purchased a phone with 1.6. Who is to blame? The company for clearly marketing the phone as 1.6 or the customer who purchased the 1.6 phone, just to ***** about it having 1.6? I'll let you decide that one.
As for me? Best phone I've ever used. Every time I use my friend's iPhone 4, I get happy once I grab my X10. My Blackberry never was this nice. Even my insane high-end Japanese cell phone that I could use as a credit card, train ticket, and television with a 10MP camera, true flash, and HD recording isn't as nice as the X10. I'm happy, and I can certainly wait a month or two for 2.1.
iom_jack said:
well, in my opinion, somehow it will be your loss.
1.surely, you'll be missing some features of x10 like the 4" screen that SE have and the 8MP camera.
2. Not all likes to have a live wallpaper (put your picture as a wallpaper they'll know and wonder why you're still aLIVE. KIDDING)
3. there's still loads of good apps that you can download for SE (1.6).
I'm telling you aside from being much faster due to rom (and update available if you want to include) SE looks better.
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+ Desire is not useable in sunlight
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3) When the X10 was released, several phones were on the market with 2.1. Yet, you knowingly purchased a phone with 1.6. Who is to blame? The company for clearly marketing the phone as 1.6 or the customer who purchased the 1.6 phone, just to ***** about it having 1.6? I'll let you decide that one.
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Haha well said and 2.1 update was to come in Q4, BUT now it's coming in Q3.
Oh great another whaaaaaaaaaaaaa thread!
Good luck with that OP.
Are You Mental...........
Well thats an interesting question, of course its a choice of personal preferance, but just look at the X10...............damn good looking handset, but if superficial attraction isnt your thing then i suggest trying it out, mine does everything i ask of it, used to have battery issues but since i updated to RB020 it isnt a problem, hit the 90 hour mark before needing to plug in for a recharge and that was with moderate usage calls and text and some facebucket, most are complaining about the 3g sucking the battery but i believe they are forgetting that these mobiles arent designed for web fanatics and their social websites, if you want to sit allday on your web get a laptop, as far as on the go communication goes its perfect, and with the update fast approahing it will only get better, the camera is sweet as it gives clear and detailed images, ok the call volume sucks if you are in a noisy enviroment but ive been using my handsfree so no problem, sensititvity is spot on, and of course it looks excellent............
+1 on that Andiiboy
1. Im SO tired of this 1.6 even after the small update and the rooting,
2.im tired of not being able to install programs not supporting 1.6 anymore,
3.tired of not being able to update programs for the same reason.
4.Tired of not having things like Live wallpaper etc.
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1.Learn java/android and help the dev team with the 2.1/2.2 FW
2.Learn java/android and make the app compatible with your version
3.Learn java/android and write your own programs, or better yet wait for app inventor.
4.OMG I to want to sit and watch live wallpaper!!
X10 definetely has the potential to be great and the true fans will stick it out. So if your looking for reasons to stay you will not get one from me. I think you have already made up your mind so I think the saying goes "Dont let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya"
Just wait once 2.1 comes out its going to be one of the best 2.1 android out there.....
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I can't be bothered to look it up, but...
1) Live wallpaper? Really? That's what you're upset about?
2) I don't think SE has announced several times, on multiple websites and press releases that 2.1 is coming Q3 (around September). They haven't announced it at all.
3) When the X10 was released, several phones were on the market with 2.1. Yet, you knowingly purchased a phone with 1.6. Who is to blame? The company for clearly marketing the phone as 1.6 or the customer who purchased the 1.6 phone, just to ***** about it having 1.6? I'll let you decide that one.
As for me? Best phone I've ever used. Every time I use my friend's iPhone 4, I get happy once I grab my X10. My Blackberry never was this nice. Even my insane high-end Japanese cell phone that I could use as a credit card, train ticket, and television with a 10MP camera, true flash, and HD recording isn't as nice as the X10. I'm happy, and I can certainly wait a month or two for 2.1.
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mind show me how yours insane high end cell phone look like?
Anyhow, why get a desire. Isn;t Evo 4g the highest tier of HTC that is out in he market.
for OP: Just don't come back crying to us when our x10 can shoot laser beams and call in Godzilla to step on those Iphone users and use the "FORCE".
If you get a new iphone 4 you will get a free case/bumper.....
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If you get a new iphone 4 you will get a free case/bumper.....
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But there is no reception problem with the phone, it's just a software error. If Jobs said so then it must be true.
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heeelllooooo
Iphone 4 not a hardware problem but software......................well apparently, and im quoting the guys at apple, its not just a software problem but a hardware problem, they have admitted that the phone is beset with problems and has been since its conception, do yourself a favour dont waste your money, get an X10 and have the sweetest looking handset out, forget about the bad press as all these little foibles that the buyers have been grumbling about (you cant please *****es) as these will be sorted and a good few of them have been already, pretty soon we will be getting Android 2.1 (with a few added pleasures curtesy of SE, as Android 1.6 isnt a standard Android 1.6, its a customized SE version of Android so im speculating that when 2.1 comes it too will have that extra SE vava voom) and lets not forget the added bazinga bonus of having HD photo and video capture (a real bonus for all the homemade porn directors muhahahaha) so stop the grumbling pleeeeeaaaase, Iphone sux and X10 rocks, just hold on for a little while (and since most of you have waited longer for some action from your girlfriends) it will be over in a flash but worth the wait!!!!! muhahahahaha
I've just seen that i can get the Streak for £60 with a £30 a month contract on O2. I'm very tempted... but is it worth it? What don't you like about the phone, what do you love about it?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
Cheers!
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I've just seen that i can get the Streak for £60 with a £30 a month contract on O2. I'm very tempted... but is it worth it? What don't you like about the phone, what do you love about it?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
Cheers!
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Naw... its a terrible phone and no one here would ever buy one
What dont I like about it? EVERYTHING
What do I love about it? NOTHING
Might as well get a locked down iPhone am I right?
I did that very deal,
As to whether I love it or not, well that's a tricky one, but easily demonstrated by the realisation that I haven't touched my hd2 Since... and those who know me will know how much Time I used to put into hacking that one..
The one review of the streak summed it up for me perfectly;
It has its foibles, its never going to be mainstream, it could easily become a classic, and if you're The kind of geek who likes experimenting, tinkering and improving things then this is the device to have.
be aware its more pda than phone though... it works fine as a phone, but its not its primary function..
Almost polar opposite to MS and their stooped winmoan 7 philosophy....
Sent from my Dell Streak using Tapatalk
Edit, I should also point out that I rarely use my laptop at home anymore...unless its attached to the streak and I'm running a adb shell investigating how it works...
ap3604 said:
Naw... its a terrible phone and no one here would ever buy one
What dont I like about it? EVERYTHING
What do I love about it? NOTHING
Might as well get a locked down iPhone am I right?
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I'm not entirely sure what you're getting at?
I've been using android phones ever since the G1 was first released and i'm thinking about getting the Streak, I was just curious as to what it's pros and cons are.
fards said:
I did that very deal,
As to whether I love it or not, well that's a tricky one, but easily demonstrated by the realisation that I haven't touched my hd2 Since... and those who know me will know how much Time I used to put into hacking that one..
The one review of the streak summed it up for me perfectly;
It has its foibles, its never going to be mainstream, it could easily become a classic, and if you're The kind of geek who likes experimenting, tinkering and improving things then this is the device to have.
be aware its more pda than phone though... it works fine as a phone, but its not its primary function..
Almost polar opposite to MS and their stooped winmoan 7 philosophy....
Sent from my Dell Streak using Tapatalk
Edit, I should also point out that I rarely use my laptop at home anymore...unless its attached to the streak and I'm running a adb shell investigating how it works...
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Haha, it definitely sounds like my kind of phone
I still have my Nexus, so i guess if the Streak seems a bit too big for me to take to the pub i can take my nexus out instead
Although, from what i've seen that doesn't seem to be a problem.
Thanks for your help!
I picked one up on the O2 deal for £35 a month and nothing to pay on Friday so have had a weekend of playing with it.
What do I like? I LOVE the big screen and I love Android. It's so much smoother and faster than WinMo. I don't care it's running 1.6 as I know Dell are spending time on making sure that 2.1 works properly for us. Aren't you Dellboys?!
I was using an HTC Touch Pro 2 until I got the Streak. The TP2's still got my old sim in (waiting for a PAC code) I have hardly touched it since getting the Streak - and every time I pick up the TP2 it feels like a slow clunky toy in comparison! (and winmo keeps crashing...). Interestingly the Streak is the easiest 'phone' I've ever connected to via USB on my laptop - it connects straight away every time (unlike WinMo!)
The Streak is really nicely engineered - it feels well made and looks it too, it's very comfortable and easy to use in both landscape and portrait mode.
The only real problem I've had is finding a decent calendar program (still searching) and I thought my camera button didn't work, but you have to press it hard to activate the camera, then it focuses with a little halfway press and you have to press it harder again to take a pic.
As I primarily use the Streak as a PDA, browser, music player and ebook reader - the phone function is almost secondary for me although I text a lot. I'm having a few problems adapting to the keyboard although I do like the numberpad that everyone else seems to hate!! I'd recommend Swype or SlideIT as they offer a way faster way to type than pecking one key at a time.
I am really impressed with my Streak - I'd say it passed my expectations by about a mile. I think it is a brilliant piece of design, it's fast, it does everything I want and there's loads of free and cheap software - what else is there?!
I guess I'd better update my signature!!
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The only real problem I've had is finding a decent calendar program (still searching) and I thought my camera button didn't work, but you have to press it hard to activate the camera, then it focuses with a little halfway press and you have to press it harder again to take a pic.
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Try calwidget or pure calendar widget they are awesome. Ive been using Calwidget since the day it came out. from G1 to Mytouch to Nexus one and it will be on my streak as well (if it comes out for TMO)
samstables said:
I picked one up on the O2 deal for £35 a month and nothing to pay on Friday so have had a weekend of playing with it.
What do I like? I LOVE the big screen and I love Android. It's so much smoother and faster than WinMo. I don't care it's running 1.6 as I know Dell are spending time on making sure that 2.1 works properly for us. Aren't you Dellboys?!
I was using an HTC Touch Pro 2 until I got the Streak. The TP2's still got my old sim in (waiting for a PAC code) I have hardly touched it since getting the Streak - and every time I pick up the TP2 it feels like a slow clunky toy in comparison! (and winmo keeps crashing...). Interestingly the Streak is the easiest 'phone' I've ever connected to via USB on my laptop - it connects straight away every time (unlike WinMo!)
The Streak is really nicely engineered - it feels well made and looks it too, it's very comfortable and easy to use in both landscape and portrait mode.
The only real problem I've had is finding a decent calendar program (still searching) and I thought my camera button didn't work, but you have to press it hard to activate the camera, then it focuses with a little halfway press and you have to press it harder again to take a pic.
As I primarily use the Streak as a PDA, browser, music player and ebook reader - the phone function is almost secondary for me although I text a lot. I'm having a few problems adapting to the keyboard although I do like the numberpad that everyone else seems to hate!! I'd recommend Swype or SlideIT as they offer a way faster way to type than pecking one key at a time.
I am really impressed with my Streak - I'd say it passed my expectations by about a mile. I think it is a brilliant piece of design, it's fast, it does everything I want and there's loads of free and cheap software - what else is there?!
I guess I'd better update my signature!!
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Awesome, thanks for your input
I only got a Nexus a while ago (thank you android seeding program!) which i absolutely love and will definitely still use. But, i fell in love with the streak as soon as i saw it. I think you guys may have just persuaded me
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Awesome, thanks for your input
I only got a Nexus a while ago (thank you android seeding program!) which i absolutely love and will definitely still use. But, i fell in love with the streak as soon as i saw it. I think you guys may have just persuaded me
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don't forget we expect you to get involved in hacking it then as soon as you get your grubby mits on one
I'm learning rapidly (although I do have a background in *nix) but I'm still way over my head at the mo..
adn louder volume fix through the speaker would be good (if possible)
RE: the size as long as you don't keep it in a pocket that will put pressure on it(like any 3"+device) such as a jeans pocket, then it should be fine at the pub.. although obviously you may lose friends when they get fed up with you playing with it all the time...
if you're in manc then nip and get one of those cheap cases from superetrader, they work fine..
If mine broke today I would go and get one tomorrow, if you are getting it from o2 I was reading that they now have a 32 gig one but I don't know if that is on contract, the article just said o2 were selling a 32 gig for £449
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I recently purchased the Texas beta device and plan on purchasing the American unlocked device when Dell releases it (if hardware change is major). I really hope some great ROM development comes to the phone and I will be hooked until WP7.
But really, it all depends on personal opinion for any device that is 'worth it'
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I think most people who have found the Streak disappointing (or just too big) have done so because they bought it as a phone instead of looking at what they really need.
Dell and O2 don't sell it like that - it's a just about pocketable web tablet with secondary phone functionality (think N800/N900 with much better hardware) - hence it being offered with a data only plan.
I bought it on that basis and it works really well at what it was designed for. Perfect screen for lazy eyes, good battery life, good audio, no lag to be seen. Gets used for web/mail/videos/audio round the house, SatNav in the car, and for access to non-corporate stuff at work.
There's no way I'd expect it to replace my main phone (BB 9700), if I did, I'd probably end up smashing it up like that bloke on Modaco.
Shame accessories are so ludicrously expensive but hopefully that will improve after the US release - as will app compatibility once 2.2 comes along.
Thanks for your input everyone.
I am now the proud owner of Dell Streak
Now as soon as O2 activate my account (could take 24 hours ¬_¬) i'll be able to play with it properly. Cheers guys
Meltus said:
I am now the proud owner of Dell Streak
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Awesome to hear, please let us know your thoughts after you have digested the device a bit.
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Meltus said:
Thanks for your input everyone.
I am now the proud owner of Dell Streak
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No problem brotha! Happy to help
http://blogs.reuters.com/mediafile/2010/10/07/new-yahoo-app-to-challenge-apple-facetime-on-iphone/
Looks like Yahoo video chat is coming very soon to Android and the iPhone. I personally don't use Yahoo but it's a good option for those who want Phone to Computer video chat.
I'm certain some awesome soul on here will grab the APK and get it out to the rest of the Android users who have front-facing cameras (I have an EVO now).
Yahoo is beating many others to the punch in terms of phone-to-phone and PC-to-phone video calling. Skype, Fring, Qik, and Tango will all be left in the dust and be scrambling once this takes off.
Ohh cool
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anyone have the apk? its in Mytouch is that not out yet?
All I can say is it's about time! I can't believe it's taken this long. I just assumed that after fring and skype fell out the market would be flooded with apps that support video chat on the other well known services like yahoo, aim, etc. Now hopefully some of the others will start showing up and someone can finally build a multi-protocol app that supports video on several different services (think trillian for android with video chat support).
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cant wait for this......
Yea is someone would make a simple phone to pc video chat app, charge a Buck, it would be a goldmine.
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Yea is someone would make a simple phone to pc video chat app, charge a Buck, it would be a goldmine.
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I dont think anyone will have the apk, I dont think yahoo released the update yet.
This app just hit the iPhone App Store... going to check it out and see if anyone I know uses Yahoo messenger or whatever. Hmmm... but where's the Android App? Do we have to wait for the new MyTouch to come out before we get out hands on this for Android?
Finally, someone who can do the video chat right on Android. I used to use Yahoo video chat before, it has been a while. Qik never didnt it right, Fring almost had it, & Skype. well i dunno. Still waiting on them.
I hate how the iPhone always gets their **** before Android users. Why can't companies release them at the same time? Oh yeah, because everyone and their mom, dog, and cousin have a ****ing iPhone.
That's the one thing I really "like" about the iPhone is that they get a priority over every single phone. It's pretty annoying if you're an Android (or anything other than iOS) fan.
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I hate how the iPhone always gets their **** before Android users. Why can't companies release them at the same time? Oh yeah, because everyone and their mom, dog, and cousin have a ****ing iPhone.
That's the one thing I really "like" about the iPhone is that they get a priority over every single phone. It's pretty annoying if you're an Android (or anything other than iOS) fan.
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Part of the reason EVERYONE has an iPhone, is due to all the marketing they do. Not only commercials running during EVERY commercial break, but pay attention to all the shows on TV. MOST of the shows on TV are promoting some apple product. In episodes of House, all the computers, and most of the cell phones are apple products, NCIS has been highlighting the iPad and iPhone. Psych, CSI, etc... The list goes on. I was actually quite surprised when watching Closer, when one of the detectives pulled out an Evo to take a video confession from a suspect.
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Part of the reason EVERYONE has an iPhone, is due to all the marketing they do. Not only commercials running during EVERY commercial break, but pay attention to all the shows on TV. MOST of the shows on TV are promoting some apple product. In episodes of House, all the computers, and most of the cell phones are apple products, NCIS has been highlighting the iPad and iPhone. Psych, CSI, etc... The list goes on. I was actually quite surprised when watching Closer, when one of the detectives pulled out an Evo to take a video confession from a suspect.
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Oh dude, I already noticed that. It's really annoying. Entourage has had the iPad on it, but they give equal love to the BlackBerry on that show as well. But yeah, the iPod/iPhone is EVERYWHERE. I just wish Android users got a little bit of love when it came to some apps.
EVO video confession - hell if they knew how horrible our phone is in indoor low light, the guy would have put his phone back up!
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Part of the reason EVERYONE has an iPhone, is due to all the marketing they do. Not only commercials running during EVERY commercial break, but pay attention to all the shows on TV. MOST of the shows on TV are promoting some apple product. In episodes of House, all the computers, and most of the cell phones are apple products, NCIS has been highlighting the iPad and iPhone. Psych, CSI, etc... The list goes on. I was actually quite surprised when watching Closer, when one of the detectives pulled out an Evo to take a video confession from a suspect.
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Oh dude, I already noticed that. It's really annoying. Entourage has had the iPad on it, but they give equal love to the BlackBerry on that show as well. But yeah, the iPod/iPhone is EVERYWHERE. I just wish Android users got a little bit of love when it came to some apps.
EVO video confession - hell if they knew how horrible our phone is in indoor low light, the guy would have put his phone back up!
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i agree with the both of you but!!!! my favorite show (which doesn't air anymore) was 24. And since season 1, they always had sprint/nextel phones!!!! 24 was a good ass show, but Jack is now fugitive of the United States
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So wait... youre telling me they havent even developed video chat for android yet????
Its coming in November, relax.
get tango. video chat now, cross platform, full screen, 3g or wifi, better quality than fring or qik, and you don't have to create a whole account or anything, it just uses your phone info
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get tango. video chat now, cross platform, full screen, 3g or wifi, better quality than fring or qik, and you don't have to create a whole account or anything, it just uses your phone info
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It still murders you battery and it's missing some thing A LOT of people want: Mobile to PC video chat.
The MyTouch rom has leaked, haven't gotten a chance to look at it yet but supposely this app is in it.
Hi folks,
I have a month left on my contract and looking at the streak or the DHD and it would be great if you guys who have the streak can leave your thoughts on why you chose it and what you like about it. The 'issue' I have at the moment is the way of charging it, not by USB. Ok its a small issue but I tend to have a charger connection at work and home just in case so would need to purchase another one (more expense lol)
The other thing is development as there only seems to be the one custom rom for it (please tell me if I am wrong).
So, benefits, nice massive screen is always good (coming from a Hero) and from what I have read its quite nippy too (has it the newer snapdragon or the older one?)
It either this or the DHD
Do a search mate there are lots of threads on people asking the same question and as far as development only Steve is doing it right now and he does a dam good job, one of the problems with development is Dell have not released the Source code until they do Steve can only do so much but he has done a lot better than dell.
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Do a search mate there are lots of threads on people asking the same question and as far as development only Steve is doing it right now and he does a dam good job, one of the problems with development is Dell have not released the Source code until they do Steve can only do so much but he has done a lot better than dell.
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Yeh I did a search but nowt. So, Dell are not releasing the source code? I thought this was against Googles rules?
I like HTC because theyre pretty good with updates and support and what not. What I don't like about their products is that theyre all nearly identical. As soon as they release a "ground breaking" product, they release another one that slightly tops it a month later.
I like the streak because theres no hardware (the screen) out there like it. Pair that with front cam, snapdragon, nice battery, and you have specs that rival the top of the game. Although the 1.6 os (for AT&T) is a joke, and theres only streakdroid as a custom rom, I find the streak community very supportive.
Streak is the best! Its only gonna get better as development increases. Get one, you should be able to return it within a month if you don't like it. Once you get used to the size, you can't go back. I never use my netbook anymore...
How many times in a day do you streak owners hear "Wow! Is that your phone!? Can i see it?"
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Lemme summerize what ppl have been sayiing and how I feel about the streak. Amazing phone, obivously biggest advantage is the big screen, and trust me when I tell u this, when you go soooo big u won't be able to go back to 3.7 inches.
The biggest problem with the phone, the camera. If you are a camera person, do not get this phone. this is not to say the camera is crap, but its pretty bad for 5mp.
People have been telling me that they drop their phone and it wasn't a high drop and the screen broke, I drop my phone really hard on the bare ground from 4 feet high and nothing happened (alittle scartch on the back, nothing on the screen) regardless of what happens I have also heard dell will replace it without a big hassel.
I used an iPhone before this phone, and I like this phone better. I have many requests to trade phones from random strangers on the street when they see me using the phone, iPhone 4 users too. So if for some reason you don't like the phone I am sure it wont be hard to trade it up.
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Get one man. I went from the iPhone 3g,S,4, HD2, Desire, EVO, and now this. I'm loving this bad boy. It puts the web and everything else in motion man. This screen is the biz. Couldn't wait so using BestBuy/ att locked version until my Dell unlocked comes in. My 30 days will be up on Feb 6 but phone supposed to be here by the 3rd! If not, will be returning this armed then buying it again to start a new 30 days. So wrong, but am I gonna do? Use my wifes Craptivate or the 3.5 iPhone sitting in my drawer? Nope. Can't wait for some Froyo goodness. I digressed some.
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Thanks for the replies folks, I am hearing good things from both sides (my other option is the DHD) so if my provider will offer a test run then I will give both of them a whirl and judge that way. I am loving the screen size though. Its ideal. Just worried about development for it. Seems only one guy on the case?
Yeah but he's amazing we already have better that stock version of 2.2 running no problems. When I had stock my quadrant score was 800s now its 1500s and no overclocking.
So even its only one guy he is doing better work than 20 guys.
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Yeah but he's amazing we already have better that stock version of 2.2 running no problems. When I had stock my quadrant score was 800s now its 1500s and no overclocking.
So even its only one guy he is doing better work than 20 guys.
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Well yes that seems to be the case but how long into the future will development go for the Dell. I dont want to have a phone that is going to be redundant in 6 months time. Ok thats probably selfish on my point seeing as someone else is doing all the hardwork but we do get spolit you know lol
He already said he is skipping 2.3 if u were wondeing.about but he did also say he will working on 3.0 when it comes out.
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Check out the Samsung Infuse 4G, for AT&T. It may be a viable alternative for you Haizum74.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/...ounced-for-atandt-4-5-inch-super-amoled-plus/
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Check out the Samsung Infuse 4G, for AT&T. It may be a viable alternative for you Haizum74.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/...ounced-for-atandt-4-5-inch-super-amoled-plus/
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Cheers dude, I'm in England though
As other have said on here the Streak IMHO is probably the best device out there.
DJ_Steve may be the only person cooking a ROM for this thing but if he quit tomorrow i know that the 1.6.1 ROM that i'm running will be better than anything Dell ever puts out for this phone.
That being said if i had to choose another device i would probably got for the HTC Infuse on AT&T, which is the Desire HD for you. Same device, just different name.
Although, i'm biased, go with a Streak. You won't be sorry!
+1 for crappy camm...other than that, I luv my streak...only wish I could get dlna to work..would luv to stream my video library while on the crapper
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I love the Streak. It is insane how great it is and how much I love showing it off.
The only thing in the pipeline now that I would consider instead of the Streak would be the new Motorola ATRIX. A seriously high-end dual-core processor phone would be a step up, I think. But other than that, there isn't much out there to get excited about.
I have an iphone 4 im a little bored in terms of customization etc for the phone, i have an upgrade available. I have two options
wait for the motorola atrix or
someone is selling locally a dell streak white locally for $300 and i wait for the quad core stuff by the end of the year. figured someone might help me out and give a suggestion
OK there are many post out here about this dell streak is amazing in all aspects except for the camera. The size, weight, OS, brightness, wifi quality....
The camera is not even close to the iPhone 4 camera.
So if you are a big camera person and don't go for the streak. If you not and you enjoy working with more realstate, and want to customize the phone that way you want, this device is for you.
It is also true that there is only one person developing android Tom for the phone but this guy is really good. I am have been running the latest version of his rom and haven't faced any problems yet.
It's ur call.
P.s. 300 is a steal for this phone.
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i do take alot of pics, is the camera THAT bad?
I would describe the Streak as a small tablet that is also a phone. If you want a portable all-in-one device it is very good. I use mine for reading Kindle and Nook books, browsing the internet, and keeping up with emails more than I do as a phone. It is also my music player and navigation device.
You state you are bored and want more customization options. If you mean multiple custom ROMs then the Streak is not for you. If you want to explore the customization options that Android brings then the Streak can fit the bill.
For some the size is a detriment and for others a plus. It can be both. I love it when I am reading a book and miss having a smaller phone when I want to tuck it into a pocket.
If you can get your hands on one that's not tethered to a store display you will get a better feel for the phone.
This the first phone that I have had in a while where I don't feel like it's a placeholder for the next big thing.
Some may disagree, but I would compare it to the camera on the original iphone...maybe iphone 3g, def NOT 3gs.
yea im wondering if i wait and go for the atrix, knowing the bootloader is fubared so i dont know
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i do take alot of pics, is the camera THAT bad?
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I take LOTS of pics on my Streak. The pic quality is quite GOOD. (i'm on DJ Steve's 1.6.1). So I have no complaints about the camera quality.
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The camera is not even close to the iPhone 4 camera.
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did you compare the pics while on the phone or on the computer?
The camera is bad. Just is. National Geographic isn't clamoring for my photos anyway, so it doesn't have much bearing on my affection for the Dell.
I think now is a very good time to be off-contract - there is a lot of interesting stuff coming along and I'm not about to rush into a contract with any phone. I'm past my two-years on ATT and am content to wait. (My Streak is unlocked from Dell - my previous ATT phone was/is a 3GS.)
If you can get a Streak for $300 in good condition, I think you'll love it - it is a great, great gadget. Tinker around with it, enjoy it and when the killer phone that catches your interest hits the market, you're free to jump in.
lol...maybe it's bad if you want to use it as your primary or professional camera
yea i am waiting to see how xda deals with the bootloader issue and see if they can crack it and start the custom roms, if they cant im gonna sit tight until supposedly tegra 3 hits at the end of the year
Motorola locks their bootloaders so I hear there's no custom roms or the cooked roms don't work 100%. That and they have a terrible track record for actually supporting their phones.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/cliq-xt-wont-get-android-2-1-upgrade-motorolas-word-as-good-a/
I did very little research before I bought the dell streak. I just wanted an android tablet with a 5 inch screen. But I'm very happy with my purchase. It makes the iphone 4 look like a kids toy.
It did take a bit of reading to get a custom rom loaded but now I have everything set up.
You'll probably want to take a look at the threads showing off the dell streak to find out about apps like launcher pro & beautiful widgets. Customizing it can take some time.
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I have an iphone 4 im a little bored in terms of customization etc for the phone, i have an upgrade available. I have two options
wait for the motorola atrix or
someone is selling locally a dell streak white locally for $300 and i wait for the quad core stuff by the end of the year. figured someone might help me out and give a suggestion
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you could always jailbreak your iphone.
ill say go for it, every one and his mother have iphones, blackberrys and Xperias. but the streak its the king of the hill, the big screen is awesome. i use it for everything, i get like 120 emails daily, i use it to SSH into servers, remote RDP, as SIP phone, to track my expenses, my gym workout, i know u can to this with any phone but the screen is so big that i makes a pleasure to use it.
people will mock at you when u take a call or u carry it in your pocket but it worth it.
The streak separates the kids from mens.
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people will mock at you when u take a call or u carry it in your pocket
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Jealousy mocks
If Darth Vader carried a phone, it'd be a Streak.
DJSYNTHVIRUS said:
I have an iphone 4 im a little bored in terms of customization etc for the phone, i have an upgrade available. I have two options
wait for the motorola atrix or
someone is selling locally a dell streak white locally for $300 and i wait for the quad core stuff by the end of the year. figured someone might help me out and give a suggestion
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Just to give you a heads up, motorola and android don't work well with one another. Take it from someone with experience.
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If Darth Vader carried a phone, it'd be a Streak.
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Lmfao you got that ish right. Lol right next to his light savor.
I have two cell lines, one is my primary and that's an iPhone 4. The other is my play / hack / toy line and that's currently a Streak.
Personally, if it wasn't for the 5in screen on the Streak I would hate Android having come from a jailbroken iPhone world. I know most wont agree with me, but I find Androids faults (for my use) hard to stomach.
Your iphone is going to have better app selection (100x over on games), better Exchange e-mail support, camera, screen, VPN etc etc.
The Streak has a 5in screen with good quality and as a geek a love playing with custom roms and reading twitter/kindle/comincs on that large screen. Hell, I am just a platform whore who likes having access to everything lol
Even so, I could not live with Android as my only phone, not just because it doesn't meet my work requirements - its just not as polished. As a back up I love it and I think people like DJ_Steve make it so much more useful or we would never have OS updates.
I think you'll love a Streak but highly recommend keeping the i4 for awhile. Get a micro sim to normal size sim adapter and switch out phones based on mood. I do that now, but since I have two lines its super easy to do that.
Bruce
Camera is flawless for me I dont know what you guys are talking about ....pictures are better then some of the 8mp phones
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